STUDENTS and colleagues of murdered Leeton High School teacher Stephanie Scott will be offered counselling in the wake of her devastating death.
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The students and teachers, who are currently on holidays, will be able to access a full-range of welfare services.
The education community has reacted with sadness to murder of the popular 26-year-old English and drama teacher.
Leading the tributes was Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli, who called the situation “tragic”.
Mr Piccoli, who is also the local federal member for Ms Scott’s electorate of Murray, pledged to personally offer his assistance to Ms Scott’s grieving family.
“I was very saddened to hear of Ms Scott’s death,” Mr Piccoli said.
“As the local MP, I will also offer whatever assistance I can to the Scott family during this particularly distressing time.”
“It’s a tragedy for the tight-knit Leeton community and I know the town is devastated by what has occured.”
Mr Piccoli said Ms Scott was a well-respected teacher whose colleagues had been particularly hard-hit by her loss.
“I have ensured that the Department of Education will offer whatever support it can to Ms Scott’s family.”
“School staff will also be offered access to the Department’s welfare services, and counselling for students will be provided when school resumes after the current holiday period.”
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